Deer Processing in Wisconsin & Michigan | Venison Snack Sticks & Summer Sausage | Maplewood Meats

Oct 15th 2025

When hunting season arrives, Wisconsin and Michigan hunters trust Maplewood Meats to handle their deer with care and craftsmanship. As a leader in deer processing in Wisconsin and Michigan, we specialize in transforming your venison into premium, naturally fermented and slow-smoked snack sticks and summer sausage that deliver rich, authentic flavor and an unbeatable bite.

Building on our reputation as Wisconsin’s Trusted Deer and Wild Game Processor (read our previous post), we continue to uphold the tradition of excellence that defines Maplewood Meats deer processing across the Midwest.

Why Maplewood Meats Is the Trusted Choice for Deer Processing in Wisconsin and Michigan

With decades of experience serving Wisconsin & Michigan hunters, Maplewood Meats has perfected the art of venison processing. Hunters rely on Maplewood Meats for:

  • Skilled wild game sausage making

  • Transparent pricing by finished weight

  • Optional shipping of finished product right to your doorstep

  • Traditional curing, natural fermentation, and slow smoking methods

Our specialty lies in transforming your deer into artisan-quality snack sticks and summer sausage — both naturally fermented and slow smoked to perfection.

Naturally Fermented and Slow-Smoked Venison Summer Sausage

Our venison summer sausage embodies the best of old-world craftsmanship. Every batch begins with lean venison and premium pork, carefully blended with our house-made seasoning mix and fermented naturally to achieve the perfect tang and balanced flavor.

What Makes Our Summer Sausage Stand Out

  • Naturally fermented for depth, tang, and authentic character

  • Slow smoked over real hardwood for hours — never rushed

  • Premium pork and venison blend for rich, tender texture

  • Clean slice and hearty flavor that celebrates the quality of your harvest

This combination of natural fermentation and slow smoking creates a summer sausage that’s moist yet firm, flavorful yet balanced — the way true venison sausage is meant to taste. Whether enjoyed around the campfire or as a holiday gift, it’s a Maplewood classic through and through.

Naturally Fermented and Slow-Smoked Venison Snack Sticks

Our venison snack sticks are crafted with the same care and attention to detail as our summer sausage. Each stick is naturally fermented and slow smoked, ensuring authentic flavor, a perfect texture, and long-lasting freshness.

Why Hunters Love Our Snack Sticks

  • Naturally fermented for authentic tang and preservation

  • Slow smoked over hardwood for deep, smoky flavor

  • Crafted with premium cuts of beef and venison for a smooth, satisfying texture

Available in customer-favorite flavors like Original, Honey BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, and Jalapeño & Cheese, these sticks are a perfect reward after a long day in the woods. Wisconsin and Michigan hunters alike say they’re the best they’ve ever tasted — and for good reason.

How Our Deer Processing Works

Maplewood Meats makes deer processing in Wisconsin and Michigan simple, transparent, and worry-free.

Step-by-Step Deer Processing

  1. Drop off or ship your cleaned, boneless venison to our Green Bay facility.

  2. Our expert butchers inspect, trim, and prepare your venison.

  3. Choose from naturally fermented and slow-smoked snack sticks or summer sausage.

  4. We blend, ferment, stuff, and slow smoke your order to perfection.

  5. Finished products are vacuum-sealed, labeled, and ready for pickup or shipping.

Each batch undergoes precise pH testing and temperature monitoring during fermentation and smoking — ensuring your products are safe, flavorful, and true to Maplewood’s high standards.

Serving Michigan Hunters with Wisconsin Craftsmanship

Hunters from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern regions can easily ship venison to Maplewood Meats and enjoy the same trusted processing that Wisconsin hunters have relied on for years.  As an option we can return your finished, naturally fermented and slow-smoked venison products right to your doorstep.

From Green Bay to Marquette, our name stands for premium deer processing built on Midwest tradition, unmatched quality, and genuine care for your harvest.

Why Hunters Choose Maplewood Meats for Deer Processing

  • Decades of experience in deer and wild game processing

  • Naturally fermented and slow-smoked snack sticks and summer sausage

  • Premium cuts of beef and venison for texture and flavor

  • Safe, consistent batch production with high quality results

  • Convenient shipping options for Michigan hunters and beyond

  • Authentic Wisconsin craftsmanship trusted by generations

We take pride in honoring the hard work of every hunter by creating products worthy of your time in the field.

Start Your Deer Processing Order Today

This hunting season, trust Maplewood Meats — your destination for expert deer processing in Wisconsin and Michigan. From naturally fermented, slow-smoked snack sticks to traditional summer sausage, our team delivers handcrafted quality in every bite.

Learn more about our deer and wild game processing.

Contact Maplewood Meats today to schedule your deer processing order.

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